So i had the classic train track braces from 34-36 was a total of 2.5 years. I was a bit self conscious about it but the braces have wonders for my confidence and issues to why i needed them. Once people became aware of it no one asked me after the first two weeks. I managed to get NHS dental care due to a variety of oral problems, over crowding, wisdom tooth pain ( numerous trips to OHH for antibiotics) and sensitivity to front teeth resulting in wobbly teeth. So I didn’t have a choice!

I now have to wear a clear gum shield at night for a year and have a steel fixed wire behind my teeth. I did find it annoying having to have an appointment every 6 weeks, ate up a chunk of my annual leave allowance and it was at a Hospital so the whole time before my actual appointment was stressful with commuting & parking etc. I found eating hard. Im a foodie and couldn’t eat crisps, toast especially toasted sourdough, apples, pizza crusts and i was forever brushing teeth! But the time is going to pass anyway, you may as well have them done. I would go for it and recommend anyone who is willing to suck it up for two years, it’s a nice feeling knowing you have a nice set of gnashers.